Kilmarnock man honoured at Scottish Charity Awards
A participant turned leader for the Killie Community Charity has been presented with an award in recognition of his “selflessness and impact”.
Nominated in the Employee of the Year category, Scott Montgomery from Onthank was one of 35 individuals shortlisted across the country in this year’s Scottish Charity Awards.
Run annually by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), these awards celebrate the best of Scotland’s voluntary sector and the individuals and groups who make a real and lasting difference to the lives of others.
Winners were announced on Thursday 11 June in a celebratory awards ceremony hosted by broadcaster Sally Magnusson at the Raddison Blu in Glasgow.
After losing his son, Scott found purpose through The Killie Community and now leads programmes empowering 3,000 people each year. His lived experience allows him to connect with individuals facing bereavement, recovery, and physical and mental health challenges, helping them take their first steps toward progress.
Jordan Allison, Head of The Kille Community, spoke about Scott’s “extraordinary” journey with the charity, which first welcomed him as a participant:
“This [award] follows an incredible year for Scott, including helping expand programmes tackling loneliness, recovery and disability inclusion, while also raising over £17,000 for the charity. His story is an extraordinary one.
“Scott is a truly valued member of our team whose dedication, commitment and work ethic shine through every single day. No task is ever too big or too small, and he consistently goes above and beyond to support both colleagues and participants across our programmes.
“His positive attitude, willingness to help others and unwavering commitment to our values make a real difference to everyone around him. Scott leads by example and is always the first to lend a hand, putting the needs of others before his own.
“We are incredibly grateful for everything Scott brings to The Killie Community. His hard work and passion do not go unnoticed, and this award is thoroughly deserved.”
Congratulations to Scott and to all nominees and winners from this year’s awards.
Find out more and see the rest of this year’s winners on the SCVO website.
